
Alex Kalinauckas is Autosport's Grand Prix Editor, covering every Formula 1 race since the start of 2020. After completing a master's degree in journalism at Goldsmiths College University of London in 2014, he worked for a range of motorsport and technology publications while covering national racing as an Autosport freelancer.
A lifelong motorsport fan - no one in his family can explain quite how or why such a development first occurred - Alex joined the Autosport staff in April 2017 as the magazine’s Assistant Editor covering Formula 2 and GP3, before being made Formula E correspondent and Autosport.com’s Plus Editor in March 2018. He lives in north-east London and is constantly frustrated by the Central Line.
Latest articles by Alex Kalinauckas

Russell: Mercedes to "go for it" attempting to beat Verstappen in Australian GP
Russell: Mercedes to "go for it" attempting to beat Verstappen in Australian GP Russell: Mercedes to "go for it" attempting to beat Verstappen in Australian GP

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Mercedes pair to pole, Perez starts last
F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Mercedes pair to pole, Perez starts last F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Mercedes pair to pole, Perez starts last

What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Australian GP
What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Australian GP What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Australian GP

Explained: What caused F1 GPS problems in Australian GP practice
Explained: What caused F1 GPS problems in Australian GP practice Explained: What caused F1 GPS problems in Australian GP practice

F1 Australian GP: Alonso leads Leclerc in wet FP2
F1 Australian GP: Alonso leads Leclerc in wet FP2 F1 Australian GP: Alonso leads Leclerc in wet FP2

Horner surprised at FIA clampdown on "iconic" F1 team pitwall celebrations
Horner surprised at FIA clampdown on "iconic" F1 team pitwall celebrations Horner surprised at FIA clampdown on "iconic" F1 team pitwall celebrations

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen leads Hamilton in twice red-flagged first practice
F1 Australian GP: Verstappen leads Hamilton in twice red-flagged first practice F1 Australian GP: Verstappen leads Hamilton in twice red-flagged first practice

Sainz details 2023 F1 car problems after Ferrari analysis
Sainz details 2023 F1 car problems after Ferrari analysis Sainz details 2023 F1 car problems after Ferrari analysis

What next for Mercedes in its quest to get back to the top of F1?
What next for Mercedes in its quest to get back to the top of F1? What next for Mercedes in its quest to get back to the top of F1?

FIA clamps down on F1 teams pitwall celebrations
FIA clamps down on F1 teams pitwall celebrations FIA clamps down on F1 teams pitwall celebrations

FIA widens F1 grid boxes after Ocon and Alonso penalty controversies
FIA widens F1 grid boxes after Ocon and Alonso penalty controversies FIA widens F1 grid boxes after Ocon and Alonso penalty controversies

10 things we learned at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
10 things we learned at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 10 things we learned at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in opening practice
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in opening practice F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in opening practice

Hamilton splits with long-time trainer Angela Cullen
Hamilton splits with long-time trainer Angela Cullen Hamilton splits with long-time trainer Angela Cullen

Hamilton doesn't share other F1 drivers' views on Saudi GP safety
Hamilton doesn't share other F1 drivers' views on Saudi GP safety Hamilton doesn't share other F1 drivers' views on Saudi GP safety

Sainz: Ferrari fixing "bad situation" with early 2023 F1 engine problems
Sainz: Ferrari fixing "bad situation" with early 2023 F1 engine problems Sainz: Ferrari fixing "bad situation" with early 2023 F1 engine problems

How the F1 driver expression saga continues to have a Lineker-like problem
How the F1 driver expression saga continues to have a Lineker-like problem How the F1 driver expression saga continues to have a Lineker-like problem

Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks
Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks Alonso still getting used to Aston Martin F1 car's steering quirks

How Aston Martin and Alonso can save F1 2023 from Red Bull domination
How Aston Martin and Alonso can save F1 2023 from Red Bull domination How Aston Martin and Alonso can save F1 2023 from Red Bull domination

Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP
Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP Stroll was told he wouldn't be back in F1 until Australian GP

Alonso: Other F1 teams lack core quality that has helped Aston Martin
Alonso: Other F1 teams lack core quality that has helped Aston Martin Alonso: Other F1 teams lack core quality that has helped Aston Martin

F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2, Alonso third
F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2, Alonso third F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2, Alonso third

Why Red Bull is unconcerned by Ferrari's surprise Bahrain GP tyre tactics
Why Red Bull is unconcerned by Ferrari's surprise Bahrain GP tyre tactics Why Red Bull is unconcerned by Ferrari's surprise Bahrain GP tyre tactics

F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 for season opener
F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 for season opener F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 for season opener

What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Bahrain GP
What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Bahrain GP What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Bahrain GP

F1 Bahrain GP: Alonso tops FP2 from Red Bull pair
F1 Bahrain GP: Alonso tops FP2 from Red Bull pair F1 Bahrain GP: Alonso tops FP2 from Red Bull pair

Top F1 teams say Aston Martin will "definitely will be fighting at the front"
Top F1 teams say Aston Martin will "definitely will be fighting at the front" Top F1 teams say Aston Martin will "definitely will be fighting at the front"

Mercedes has fixed Bahrain F1 testing balance woes "pretty easily"
Mercedes has fixed Bahrain F1 testing balance woes "pretty easily" Mercedes has fixed Bahrain F1 testing balance woes "pretty easily"

Magnussen: 2023 a "new era" for Haas F1 thanks to fresh investment
Magnussen: 2023 a "new era" for Haas F1 thanks to fresh investment Magnussen: 2023 a "new era" for Haas F1 thanks to fresh investment

Why Autosport is changing how it ranks F1 drivers from 2023 onwards
Why Autosport is changing how it ranks F1 drivers from 2023 onwards Why Autosport is changing how it ranks F1 drivers from 2023 onwards

Leclerc: 2023 Ferrari F1 car better on straights but slower in corners
Leclerc: 2023 Ferrari F1 car better on straights but slower in corners Leclerc: 2023 Ferrari F1 car better on straights but slower in corners

What we learned on day two of F1 testing in Bahrain
What we learned on day two of F1 testing in Bahrain What we learned on day two of F1 testing in Bahrain

Russell: Mercedes has "good problem" to solve with 2023 F1 car
Russell: Mercedes has "good problem" to solve with 2023 F1 car Russell: Mercedes has "good problem" to solve with 2023 F1 car

Has F1's porpoising problem been eradicated in the 2023 cars?
Has F1's porpoising problem been eradicated in the 2023 cars? Has F1's porpoising problem been eradicated in the 2023 cars?

Set-up changes can minimise impact of new F1 tyre influence - Leclerc
Set-up changes can minimise impact of new F1 tyre influence - Leclerc Set-up changes can minimise impact of new F1 tyre influence - Leclerc

Hamilton happy Mercedes’ F1 livery switch is "all out" for performance
Hamilton happy Mercedes’ F1 livery switch is "all out" for performance Hamilton happy Mercedes’ F1 livery switch is "all out" for performance

Leclerc “very impressed” by Vasseur’s start as Ferrari F1 boss
Leclerc “very impressed” by Vasseur’s start as Ferrari F1 boss Leclerc “very impressed” by Vasseur’s start as Ferrari F1 boss

Piastri: No extra pressure after Alpine F1 exit controversy
Piastri: No extra pressure after Alpine F1 exit controversy Piastri: No extra pressure after Alpine F1 exit controversy

In full: The FIA's clarification on F1's political statement clampdown
In full: The FIA's clarification on F1's political statement clampdown In full: The FIA's clarification on F1's political statement clampdown

FIA issues F1 driver expressions clampdown clarification
FIA issues F1 driver expressions clampdown clarification FIA issues F1 driver expressions clampdown clarification

Sainz: Ferrari was "brave" to run 2023 F1 car at public launch event
Sainz: Ferrari was "brave" to run 2023 F1 car at public launch event Sainz: Ferrari was "brave" to run 2023 F1 car at public launch event

Ferrari focused on car-balance weaknesses with SF-23 F1 car
Ferrari focused on car-balance weaknesses with SF-23 F1 car Ferrari focused on car-balance weaknesses with SF-23 F1 car

Why Piastri being "almost constantly a little unhappy" pre-F1 debut pleases McLaren
Why Piastri being "almost constantly a little unhappy" pre-F1 debut pleases McLaren Why Piastri being "almost constantly a little unhappy" pre-F1 debut pleases McLaren

McLaren reveals MCL60 F1 car with Norris, Piastri
McLaren reveals MCL60 F1 car with Norris, Piastri McLaren reveals MCL60 F1 car with Norris, Piastri

Williams unveils FW45 F1 car ahead of Silverstone shakedown
Williams unveils FW45 F1 car ahead of Silverstone shakedown Williams unveils FW45 F1 car ahead of Silverstone shakedown

The mutual benefits of Hamilton's NFL ownership foray
The mutual benefits of Hamilton's NFL ownership foray The mutual benefits of Hamilton's NFL ownership foray

Williams reveals livery for 2023 F1 car
Williams reveals livery for 2023 F1 car Williams reveals livery for 2023 F1 car

Red Bull duo say Ricciardo F1 sim input will be a boost
Red Bull duo say Ricciardo F1 sim input will be a boost Red Bull duo say Ricciardo F1 sim input will be a boost

Schumacher radio criticism highlighted F1 privacy change for Russell
Schumacher radio criticism highlighted F1 privacy change for Russell Schumacher radio criticism highlighted F1 privacy change for Russell

Entries open for the 2023 Williams Autosport Engineer of the Future Award story
Entries open for the 2023 Williams Autosport Engineer of the Future Award story Entries open for the 2023 Williams Autosport Engineer of the Future Award story

Mercedes tech boss not convinced new rules have made F1 racing better
Mercedes tech boss not convinced new rules have made F1 racing better Mercedes tech boss not convinced new rules have made F1 racing better

The Mercedes F1 pressure changes under 10 years of Toto Wolff
The Mercedes F1 pressure changes under 10 years of Toto Wolff The Mercedes F1 pressure changes under 10 years of Toto Wolff

Russell sees no risk of Hamilton trouble even amid F1 title battle
Russell sees no risk of Hamilton trouble even amid F1 title battle Russell sees no risk of Hamilton trouble even amid F1 title battle

How one wrong simulation answer triggered key mistake in Mercedes' W13 design
How one wrong simulation answer triggered key mistake in Mercedes' W13 design How one wrong simulation answer triggered key mistake in Mercedes' W13 design

The 2022 Autosport Awards winner using Esports as a launchpad
The 2022 Autosport Awards winner using Esports as a launchpad The 2022 Autosport Awards winner using Esports as a launchpad

How Hamilton has changed as an F1 driver at Mercedes
How Hamilton has changed as an F1 driver at Mercedes How Hamilton has changed as an F1 driver at Mercedes

Russell’s Mercedes adaption helped by his Williams battles
Russell’s Mercedes adaption helped by his Williams battles Russell’s Mercedes adaption helped by his Williams battles

How Russell can make history again in F1 2023
How Russell can make history again in F1 2023 How Russell can make history again in F1 2023

Verstappen: Impossible for understeery F1 car to be fast
Verstappen: Impossible for understeery F1 car to be fast Verstappen: Impossible for understeery F1 car to be fast
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F1 Australian Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more
F1 Australian Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more F1 Australian Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

What GPS data reveals about Mercedes' shock Australian GP threat to Red Bull
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Mercedes has been talking up F1 struggles, says Alonso
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MotoGP Argentina GP: Binder wins sprint thriller from 15th on the grid
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IndyCar Texas: Dixon tops final practice at Texas Motor Speedway
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Espargaro says aggression needed for MotoGP sprint caused Argentina crash
Espargaro says aggression needed for MotoGP sprint caused Argentina crash Espargaro says aggression needed for MotoGP sprint caused Argentina crash

Mir taken to hospital after Argentina MotoGP sprint race crash
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MotoGP Argentina GP: Binder wins sprint thriller from 15th on the grid
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IndyCar Texas: Rosenqvist claims second straight pole at TMS
IndyCar Texas: Rosenqvist claims second straight pole at TMS IndyCar Texas: Rosenqvist claims second straight pole at TMS

MotoGP Starting Grid: Argentine Grand Prix
MotoGP Starting Grid: Argentine Grand Prix

Starting Grid for the Australian Grand Prix
Starting Grid for the Australian Grand Prix

Live - Sonoma: Race 2
Live - Sonoma: Race 2

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Live - Sonoma: Race 2

Live - Sonoma: Race 2
Live - Sonoma: Race 2